PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

– RYAN KENNEDY

> WHILE YOUNG forwards Matvei Michkov and Jett Luchanko were getting all the buzz this autumn, it’s worth noting the Philadelphia Flyers are also flush for the future when it comes to defensemen. One of those blueline prospects to keep an eye on is Spencer Gill. A 6-foot-4, 194-pound rearguard for the QMJHL’s Rimouski Oceanic, Gill prides himself on getting around the ice efficiently – and with his big frame, that makes him effective at both ends. “With my size,” he said, “if you’re able to move it and utilize it, it obviously helps me a lot on breakouts, regroups and trying to get the puck out of the zone.” Last season, Gill put up an impressive 46 points in 65 games for the Oceanic, tying overager Charle Truchon for the team…

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